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Mitosis and The Cell Cycle
The ______________ cell cycle consists of three major parts: 1) _______________, a phase
characterized by cell growth and _______________ of the chromosomes; 2) ________________, the
phase characterized by the division of the ______________; and 3) _______________, during which the
cell itself actually divides into two cells.
Before mitosis can begin, the chromosomes in the nucleus __________ during _____________. This
forms __________ ___________ (a chromosome and its identical copy).
During ___________, the sister chromatids condense and the nuclear membrane breaks down. The next
step is ___________, when the chromosomes line up down the middle of the cell. They are moved here
by the _______________, which reach from the _____________ at opposite poles of the cell and attach
to the ___________ of each pair of sister chromatids.
In ____________, the chromosomes are pulled toward opposite ends of the cell by the
___________________.
Finally, in _____________, new nuclear membranes begin to form around the chromosomes at each end
of the cell. This is the end of mitosis. The next 2 phases of the cell cycle, in order, are:
_______________ and _______________.
Cell Cycle Comic Strip
Make a comic strip that describes the stages of mitosis and the cell cycle. You can make your comic
strip as funny as you want (as long as its appropriate). A good rule of thumb is to limit one stage of
the cycle to one frame of the comic strip. The comic strip should explain both the cell cycle and mitosis
as they progress from step to step.
Your comic strip should contain the following terms:
interphase
telophase
prophase
cytokinesis
metaphase
chromosome
anaphase
sister chromatid
spindle fiber
centrosome
centromere
Grading
Each phase is worth 3 points (18 total) and needs to be (1) identified, (2) correctly placed in the cycle,
and (3) accurately described. Each of the other terms is worth 1 point (5 total) for being correctly
incorporated into the cycle. An additional 2 points will be awarded for neatness, overall accuracy,
creativity, and proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Total points possible = 25